8GB 1600MHz AMD Memory - Performance Edition (AP38G1608U2K)

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Designed and optimized specifically for AMD platforms, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are the best solutions for those looking to build systems for gaming and content creation. Running at 1333MHz or 1600MHz and designed for unrivaled performance, the AMD Performance Edition memory kits are a perfect fit for those wanting lag free gaming and real-time multimedia production.

Backed by a lifetime warranty and available in 4GB and 8GB kits, the AMD Performance Edition provides the best quality and options for performance users who demand high-end gaming and outstanding content development capabilities from their systems.

Its absolutely easy. We offer a Patriot Memory configurator that will guide you step by step in finding the perfect memory for your system. In just a few easy clicks, the configurator can find the right memory for you.
For performance memory, please see thread below for more info:
http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?808-Compatibility-Do-I-have-the-right-memory-for-my-P67-H67-X58-AM3-P55-H55-H57

These 5 numbers generally represent the operating memory timings. For a more descriptive answer, please visit our BIOS Optimization page for more details. For DDR2 or DDR3, these latencies are usually higher numbers, such as 5-5-5-12 or 8-8-8-24.

Beeping can be casued by improper installation of memory. Please consult our Installation Guide and go through the installtion process again to make sure memory is seated firmly in your memory sockets.

Most brand name computer such Dell, HP, and Compaq has limitations in their BIOS not allowing low latency memory modules to function properly. Most of the time, they also disable memory settings in BIOS so users are not able to manipulate them. Since these computers has BIOS limitations, our Patriots Low Latency Kits are not recommended for these brand name computers. We certainly can recommend any of our compatible Signature Line memory.

One part of our Signature Line memory include a line of memory designed and tested to operate on various Apple computers. Our engineers actually work closely with Apple and even test our modules at their test centers to ensure compatibility. Please visit our website for more details on our memory for Apple computers.

Possibly, in most cases where a kit of memory is defective it is usually one stick that is bad. To test each stick, Plug in each stick on each slot of the motherboard to see if it will post. Be sure to clear the cmos of any old settings before moving on to the next slot or stick.
You can clear the cmos by removing the battery for about 2 minutes and turning off the power supply. Then re-insert the battery and turn on the Power Supply to re-test. You may also try testing with Memtest for 2-3 loops. Memtest can be found here:
http://www.memtest.org/

Any memory should work on any platform regardless but the advertised speed may not work. Different platforms have different tolerances such as voltages and other internal timings that may not correlate on different chipsets. This is why we have platform-specific memory. For example, the rated speeds of PVS34G1600LK are 1600MHz 7-7-7-20 1.Xv, but running this line on an Intel P55 motherboard may not work. It may only work at default (or relaxed) timings.
Motherboard manufacturers may have different test methodology or special custom settings they were able to get any of our memory to work at rated timings on a specific platform. In this case, we would recommend contacting the motherboard manufacturer to see where they were able to get memory intended for different platforms/ chipsets to work.
For a current list of what memory works on what system, please see this thread on our support forums: http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=808

Patriot Memory guarantees the rated speeds of any memory to be obtainable only in the kit it is sold in. If you are adding an additional set of memory, the rated timings may not work due to the extra stress on the memory controller. Therefore, you will need to relax the timings and/or frequencies in order to get 2 sets of memory to work. Another option you may need to do is increase the dram voltages or reducing the cpu multiplier.

If you are running a 32-bit Operating System, it will not report over ~ 3GB of memory. This is a limitation of 32-bit operating systems. First, check to see if the memory works at the rated timings. If it does not, test each socket with each stick to eliminate if it is a memory issue or a possible dimm socket issue. Second, It could be a bios flash issue. Check to see if you have the latest bios. Third, Check the cpu to see if any pins are bent. For platforms with an onboard memory controller, it can fail to recognize a module/slot if a pin is bent. Fourth, Try to tweak the voltages; Particularly QPI to voltage. QPI should generally be .5 less than Dram. So if the memory is set to 1.65, try setting QPI to 1.15, 1.20, 1.25, 1.30 etc. Fifth, Uncore should be double the memory speed. If your memory speed is 1600MHz set the uncore to 3200. Usually if it is 4000 or above it can cause a detection issue. Finally, try setting Trrd to 7. If none of these suggestions work (and the memory checks out) check with your motherboard manufacturer. It can be a bios issue or motherboard memory detection issue.

For RMAs, Patriot Memory recommends that you ship your defective item in the same form it was purchased in. If memory was purchased in a kit of two or three we recommend shipping both sticks in because this is the way it was tested at rated speeds before it was packaged. Therefore we recommend sending in all sticks to avoid any future incompatibility.

All Patriot Memory will be programmed to follow Jedec Standards. For most of our overclocked lines require a voltage increase to achieve the rated speeds; the memory will boot at lower speeds for compatibility across different platforms. You will need to manually set the timings in the bios (since boot-voltage cannot be set).

For Memory Speeds, these are normally the two lines that we offer for each Memory Speed (ie; 1333ELK, 1600LLK etc). For a memory kit at the same speed, our 'LL - Low Latency' series will have better performance than our 'EL - Enhanced Latency' as it allows the memory to perform at tighter timings. The LL series will yield better performance but will usually cost a little more than the EL series.

Generally mixing two memory sets of memory should be fine. However your system will probably only run as fast as the slowest rated kit will allow you... In order to keep your memory running in Dual/Triple Channel, please postion the memory so that each channel is running an equal load. For example, if your Asus P6T-Deluxe has 6 slots and you have 3 x 1GB DDR3-1066 and 3 x 2GB of DDR3-1333. You would run the DDR3-1333 on slots 1,3,5 and the DDR3-1066 on slots 2,4,6. Your can consult your motherboard manual on the proper orientation and socket placement.

Check to see if your bios has a 'memory remap' option in the bios and enable it. You may need to check with the motherboard manufacturer for more information or if your particular motherboard has this option.

Follow the voltage requirement on the memory label. The voltages for our memory can vary depending on the chip it uses. This is the reason there may be a discrepency between the website and what is advertised on the (or different) website(s).

Possibly, however more often defective memory is often accompanied by blue screens, or system no-posts. If the system restarts consistently without blue screens or after posting, we recommend checking the power supply or motherboard manufacturer first. For more on memory troubleshooting please see this FAQ, http://www.patriotmemory.com/support/faq1p.jsp?source=faq&id=80

We can only guarantee that our memory will work at it's rated speeds (per kit they are purchased). Windows Index Experience scores is host-dependant and can vary from system to system. It could be more a measurement of the actual hardware you have (Video Card, CPU, Motherboard, amount of memory) rather than a reflection of how fast the memory is running, as it is just one aspect of the system. A more accurate measurement of memory performance would be benchmark programs such as 3dmark, PC Mark, Sisoft Sandra, Everest etc. For more information regarding WEI we recommend contacting Microsoft.

Our Signature lines are a bit different than our Performance Lines. As most of our performance lines require tweaking the timings and voltages, our Signature lines are designed to be plug and play with no settings or minimal settings needed. This is why we can say for example 'our
PDC1G3200LLK has a timing of 2-3-2-5-t1,' while our Signature will work at default speeds at the discretion of the motherboard. Our Signature Lines are programmed to work at default or minimal voltage adjustments and is tested at default speeds. Our Signature lines will have a default programming but the motherboard may override this timing and choose to set something else.

All of our Signature lines should work across any platforms regardless. As far as performance memory Please see this thread: http://www.patriotmemory.com/forums/showthread.php?808-Compatibility-Do-I-have-the-right-memory-for-my-P67-H67-X58-AM3-P55-H55-H57

Yes, all DDR3 uses '1.50v rated' chips that boots up at 1.50v. All the chips we used follow the same standards, they just need to be overvolted to achieve the rated performance/overclocked timings. All of our DDR3 is platform-specific, ensured to work safely on your platform, regardless of the required voltage increase.

Due to chip availibility, sometimes we are forced to make spec changes to voltages. If you currently have a Patriot Memory Kit under the same Part number, spec'd at different voltages, we recommend using the higher rated voltage when running the memory kits together.